What is included in an aurora hunt tour?

Our tours include transportation and pick-up within 10km range of Rovaniemi city center, a local guide and a hot drinks and snacks.

Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour in Rovaniemi

Aurora Hunting With Lapland Explorers

Don’t wait under cloudy skies and hope for luck. Join an active aurora hunt from Rovaniemi, where our local guides track real-time space weather, cloud maps and forecasts to find the clearest sky possible. Professional photos are included — and if no Northern Lights are seen, you get your money back.

Unique Locations

From the enchanting Aurora Lights to the magical Lapland, we offer one-of-a-kind adventures in awe-inspiring places.

Local Guides

Our guides are Rovaniemi-born and bred — taking you straight to the most magical, hidden spots for Northern Lights you won’t find on a map.

Personalized Experience

We don’t serve the masses, but the individual. Every adventure is tailored to your pace, your style, your unforgettable journey.

Local guide tracking clear skies on an aurora hunt in Lapland

Northern light hunts rovaniemi

We hunt the Northern Lights with flexibility, not fixed routes.No Aurora, no charge.

Most Northern Lights tours sit near one fixed spot and hope. Our Rovaniemi aurora hunt is built differently. Every evening our local guides read real-time space-weather data, solar-wind forecasts, cloud maps and satellite imagery, then choose the best direction for the night. The goal is simple: give you the strongest realistic chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland.

Aurora Hunting in Rovaniemi: Discover the Northern Lights With Locals

Smiling family standing on snowy field under vibrant green Northern Lights in Lapland.

8 hours

Very easy

Guaranteed Aurora Hunt Bus Tour with Photos

This budget-friendly option gives you a quality Northern Lights experience at a lower price. The tour lasts up to 5 hours and is guided by the same local Aurora experts.

You’ll enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and professional photos of your night under the stars. If conditions look poor, we’ll inform you beforehand so you can choose a full refund or join our more flexible small group tour instead.

For travellers who prefer the most flexible routing and a more personalised experience, we recommend choosing the small group unlimited tour.

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Woman in winter gear raising arms beneath vivid green Aurora Borealis in snowy Lapland forest.

8 hours

Very easy

Guaranteed Small Group Aurora Hunt with Photos

This fully guaranteed tour has no time or distance limits—we stay out as long as needed and go wherever the Aurora appears, even to Norway if that’s where the skies are clearest. Our mission is simple: to find the Northern Lights for you.
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With years of experience, deep knowledge of Arctic weather, and real dedication, we offer a safe, personal, and authentic experience far away from city lights and crowds.

Because this is a small group tour, it allows for the most flexible routing—we can change direction quickly, take detours, wait longer and choose remote viewing spots that larger groups cannot access.

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How the Hunt Works

How Your Aurora Hunt Works

Every hunt follows the same simple flow - built around finding clear sky, not waiting in one spot.

1.

Pickup

We collect you from your accommodation, for the small-group hunt within 10 km of Rovaniemi, or meet you at our office for the bus hunt.

2.

The plan

Before we set off, your guide confirms the forecasts and live data tracked through the day - space weather, cloud cover and where the skies are clearest - and explains where we will drive and why.

3.

The hunt begins

We head out toward the clearest skies and strongest aurora activity, adjusting the route as conditions change.

4.

Lights Found

When we reach the aurora, you watch and warm up with hot drinks and snacks while your guide captures professional photos.

5.

Drop-off

We bring you back to your pickup point after the hunt.

What’s included

Everything for the Perfect Hunt

Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

Every hunt comes fully equipped. Small groups, expert local guides, warm transport, hot drinks and snacks are all part of the price — and so are professional photos. Your guide captures the night while you stay in the moment, then delivers your edited shots within 2–4 days at no extra cost.

Small-group hunt: maximum eight guest and more personalized experience. Group tour max 54-guests and comfortable ride on a coach with a toilet.

Expert guides with real knowledge about hunting.

Data-Driven: Every decision is led by performance, forecasts and probablities, not opinions.

Pickup & return transport.

Hot drinks + traditional snacks.

Professional photos included.

Flexible tour duration.

The Northern Lights don’t follow a script.  They show up when they’re ready unannounced.

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve compiled a list of answers to the most common inquiries about our adventure experiences. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

When is the best time to see the Northern Lights?

While the Northern Lights season runs from September through March, making any time within this window a good opportunity to see them, the experience ultimately depends on luck and local weather conditions. Autumn often provides clearer skies with less cloud cover, increasing your chances of spotting the aurora.

However, spring (specifically February and March) brings the highest solar activity, which can produce the most intense displays. That said, the strongest Northern Lights can occur in any month during the season if solar storms align with clear skies.

Important Note on Moonlight: The best time to visit is during a New Moon or when the moon is not visible. During a Full Moon or even a Half Moon, the bright moonlight can wash out the sky, making it very difficult to spot the Northern Lights, especially if they are faint. For the best visibility, we highly recommend planning your trip during darker nights when the moon's glow is minimal.

Can we see the northern lights today?

While we cannot predict the future with 100% certainty, historically, our success rate for spotting the Northern Lights is 90–95%. If we are able to locate cloudless skies for a long enough duration, that chance increases to nearly 100% that the aurora will appear at some point during the hunt.

However, please note that we do not control the strength or intensity of the display. On some nights, the lights may be faint, appearing as subtle, cloud-like lines in the sky, while on others they may be vibrant and dancing. Regardless of their intensity, if they are visible, we consider it a successful sighting.

How long do aurora hunt tours last?

Our average tour duration for both Small Group and Group tours is typically 5–8 hours. However, on our Small Group tours, the experience can extend up to 12 hours depending on cloud coverage and how far we need to travel to find clear skies. Driving distances vary significantly by day, ranging from as little as 50 km to as far as 350 km one way.

What should I bring on an aurora hunt?

Good attitude, warm clothes and possibly some food. We offer light snacks and warm drinks on the hunts.

What is Guaranteed Aurora Hunt?

While we cannot control the weather or guarantee that the Northern Lights will appear, we guarantee your satisfaction: if you don't see them, you can choose a full refund or reschedule as many times as needed until you do.

Please note that for your safety and to ensure a worthwhile experience, we typically do not depart if conditions are unrealistic for an aurora display, if driving distances become excessive, or if road conditions are unsafe.